Pedestrian hit by car taken to the hospital after crash

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A pedestrian hit by a car near a Wilmington intersection last night was taken to the hospital for injuries from the crash, according to dispatchers.

New Hanover County Dispatch says the accident happened just after 8:30 p.m. near Carolina Beach Road and Wellington Avenue. That’s where they say the vehicle struck the person walking, sending them to the hospital.

There is no word on that victim’s condition today, or whether those injuries were life-threatening. We are waiting to hear back from police on whether that driver faces charges in the crash.